2007-06-25 12:17:25 · 8 answers · asked by Henry B. 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
That is, is the 20+4 pin adaptable to the 24 pin motherboard?
2007-06-25 12:19:51 · update #1
YES. It is actually a universal connector for both old (20 pins) and new (24 pins) motherboard.
Because of the higher power requirement of new devices, the +3.3V, +5V and +12V lines were increased in motherboards w/ 24 pin ATX. See pins # 11, 12, 23 & 24 in link below. These are the "+4" pins.
http://www.pcpower.com/products/assets/S61EPS/S61EPS2.jpg
2007-06-25 12:58:21 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,it will connect to a 24 pin motherboard.
2007-06-25 19:21:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ed B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
the 20+4 means the plug has two parts that join togeather to give you 24 pins. Or remove the 4 pin section for 20 Pins.
Take a look at the web page below.
2007-06-25 19:22:22 · answer #3 · answered by Bill 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they all come that way. It's so they're backward compatible with 20-pin motherboards.
2007-06-25 19:26:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the purpose of these power supplies. They can be used on most any motherboard now days. Answer = Yes
2007-06-25 19:21:13 · answer #5 · answered by PBcompanies.com 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no its not allowed
20+4=204
2007-06-25 19:19:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
yes
2007-06-25 19:19:34 · answer #7 · answered by chio 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. It will make a light high pitch buzzing sound when you plug it in though.
2007-06-25 19:21:13 · answer #8 · answered by frank G 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋